Delays in implementing property energy ratings

Compulsory new energy ratings for buildings in the UK face little chance of becoming reality before the EU deadline of 4 January 2006, unless the Government takes urgent action to say how it intends to implement the legislation, according to RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) and the British Property Federation.
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive requires buildings to be energy rated as part of the EU's commitment to reduce CO2 emissions. Every home and business premis... (312 more words)

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